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Since getting a full EV right before this winter and being in Michigan I can see a few things that they need to improve. On my 2026 EV9 I notice a snow buildup on my hood as there is no engine to warm it also on the wipers. So they need to add a hood and wiper heater and I can see zero issues with an EV in snow.
Most people don’t do this for some reason but you really should be removing snow from your hood and roof already. I’m not sure what Michigans laws are but in my state if a chunk of snow/ice flies off my car into somebody else’s vehicle while driving and causes an accident or damage (cracked windshield, whatever) then that’s my fault and can be cited and my insurance will have to cover the other drivers damage.
It’s pretty common to see the big contraptions out here to pull crap off the top of semi trucks/trailers for this very reason.
People are just lazy. Most wouldn't scrape the ice off the windshield if they thought they could see through it
Engine hoods have an insulation layer in a fire blanket.
Unless you’re running your vehicle for an hour or longer without moving, it’s not melting snow. And when moving, it’s being cooled too fast to melt.
Brush the snow off, you’re supposed to anyways!
My car will literally boil rain on the hood in slower traffic lol
For what’s it’s worth, a warmed up vehicle will usually be warm and melt fresh snow. But if there’s an inch of snow, it’s just gonna melt the bottom into ice and restick to the hood. Snow is a fantastic insulator, so it doesn’t take much for it to protect the rest.
Ya I've got a hybrid and I've noticed a drop in battery usage under 0C. Its not huge but efficiency went from 4.6ish L/100km to around 5.5-6. Still pretty good but noticeable.
Get a BMW iX which has heated wipers. Also has heated arm rests, and door panels and dash panels.